Nevada whitewater - Jarbidge River - West Fork, Elko County

Elko county, Jarbidge Nevada to Idaho East Fork confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     16 miles
  The Jarbidge Nevada to Idaho East Fork confluence section of Jarbidge River - West Fork is 16 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Nevada are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The scenic beauty of Elko County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve
    in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other spots for that. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day
but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
At Jarbidge River - West Fork during the summer months highs are in the 80's while nighttime lows are mostly in the 30's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's with temperatures at Jarbidge River - West Fork dipping down into the 0's through winter nights.
No need to travel far to check out
 
interesting stuff like Big Island, and nearby East Fork Rattlesnake Canyon is a nice place to go. At Jarbidge River - West Fork you don’t see much precipitation; May is the month that gets the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture.

Jarbidge River - West Fork, Jarbidge Nevada to Idaho East Fork confluence road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 16 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.8754
Longitude: -115.42981

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.0497
Longitude: -115.38961

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Local climate location: MOUNTAIN CITY RNGR STN 26 miles away


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Outdoors Recreation Near Elko, Nevada
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Elko, Nevada, the metro area neareast to Jarbidge River - West Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Jarbidge River - West Fork.
 Whitewater Near Jarbidge River - West Fork:
Jarbidge, Owyhee County , 14 miles away, Class II-V - 29 miles long (Murphy Hot Springs to Bruneau River)
Bruneau River - West Fork, Elko County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 19 miles long (Rowland Nevada to Blackrock Crossing Idaho)
Bruneau River - West Fork, Owyhee County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 28 miles long (Below Rowland Nevada to Indian Hot Springs)
Sheep Creek, Owyhee County , 30 miles away, Class II-V+ - 19.3 miles long (Marys Creek to Bruneau River)
 Ski Areas Near Jarbidge River - West Fork:
Magic Mountain, Idaho , 79 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 90 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 104 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 112 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 126 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 148 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 165 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
 Camp Grounds Near Jarbidge River - West Fork:
Sawmill National Forest Campground, Elko County, 4 miles away
Jarbidge National Forest Campground, Elko County, 5 miles away
Pavalak National Forest Campground, Elko County, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Jarbidge River - West Fork:
Gold Creek Trail, Elko County , 7 miles away,  11.4 hiking miles, 1797 feet elevation difference
Diamond Trail, Elko County , 15 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 1267 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Jarbidge River - West Fork:
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID , 57 miles away
 Lakes Near Jarbidge River - West Fork

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